Investigators discovered that the couple had been having financial woes due to their out-of-control gambling habits. At the time of the slaying, their house was in foreclosure.

Glenna Durham left three suicide notes to family members: "I'm sorry but I love you and so sorry I've been a disappointment to you these last 12 years or so. Please forgive me, you're one of the best things I ever did. Love, mom."